Robert Lee Bishop

05/07/1956 – 01/16/2026

Robert (Bob) Bishop was born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He later graduated from Western Michigan University in 1979, earning a bachelor’s degree with a major in radio communication, and a minor in mathematics and business. Throughout high school and college, Bob participated in several sports to include bowling, baseball, track and field, and of course his beloved game, golf. Bob was as avid an athlete as he was a fan of sports, almost never missing a televised game and always tracking stats. Bob’s true talent shined in his golf game as he was a powerhouse of skill, decorum and pure accuracy. If you asked Bob anything relating to sports, he had ample amounts of knowledge on the subject, and he knew more about it than almost anyone.

Bob’s affinity for all things mathematics was remarkable, his ability to solve difficult equations and develop formulas in his head was astounding. His salient intelligence was commensurate only to his sense of humor. Bob could flip the mood of a room with a single sentence, altering a dismal workday into a belly-laughing atmosphere. There was never a dull moment with Bob around, his quick wit and precise interjection of references or impersonations was the catalyst for an uncontrollable smile.

Bob seemed to be born for the radio, which was apparent during his 43-year career in the radio, broadcasting, and production industry. Fresh out of college, Bob began working for WAOP, an AM country music station based in Otsego, Michigan. In 1982 Bob moved to Victoria, Texas where he offered his talents to KCWM. From 1985 to 1990 Bob co-hosted “Kelly and Bishop in the Morning” with his friend Max Kelly at KVIC. In 1990 Bob moved to Las Vegas with his wife Lisa to start a family, and a legacy. His career and fame skyrocketed for his contributions to 95.5 KWNR, a career that led him to meet and befriend all the top names in country music. He would later work with 102.7 The Coyote, and 96.3 KKLZ for close to a decade. Bob hung up his headset and unplugged his mic on December 15, 2022, retiring as a legend over the airwaves, and the man who impacted thousands of people across the country. Bob was the catalyst for several talented people to begin their careers in radio and was an inspiration to all who worked with him.

Bob was the recipient of several awards, too many to name, one of his most notable achievements was being inducted in the Nevada Broadcasters’ Association Hall of Fame in 2004, solidifying him as a household name. More rewarding than any plaque, award, certificate, or commendation, Bob was given the opportunity to do what he loved. His career took him all over the country and allowed him to meet some of the world’s most famous celebrities, but overall, he valued the impact he had on other people’s lives through his work. Bob also valued the morals and ethics he instilled in his children, fortifying the saying of “do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life” and “do it the right way, not the easy way”.

Bob was a father, a son, a brother, an uncle, a mentor, a coach, and an institution of his own. Bob loved his family, his friends, and his career. Bob’s legacy lives through those he tutored, those he impacted, and those he helped mold throughout his life. It can be said with 100 percent certainty that anyone who was around Bob for any amount of time was moved by his presence. All who met Bob loved him, and all who knew Bob knew this of him, that if you miss a three-foot putt, you’re playing from the ladies tees the remainder of the round. There are no words to properly portray the contributions Bob has made to this world and will continue to make beyond his end of tour.

Bob is survived by his two children, his two grandchildren, and his three brothers: Lauren and her husband Mario with his grandsons, Alejandro and Leonardo. Connor and his wife Amanda. Dave and his wife Wilma, Dick and his wife Linda, and Bill.

Fair winds and following fairways, keep it under par buddy.